Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a concept that describes how people process information and interact with their environment in different ways.

A child who has difficulties with attention may benefit from hearing (and seeing) step-by-step directions and subsequently repeating them back to demonstrate understanding.

Youth with sensory sensitivities may be better able to tolerate loud noises in a classroom if they are given headphones to west during loud classroom activities.

These strategies help ensure that all children have access to services that promote their quality of life.

Neurodiversity Resources for Families

Videos

• Neurodiversity: The New Normal. Cynthia Coupe.

• Understanding Neurodiversity. Jay Pierce.

• Neurodiversity is a Super Power Not a Problem. Elaine Halligan. 

Blogs/Articles

• What is neurodiversity?

• Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: Meanings, Types and Examples. Exceptional Individuals.

• Embracing Neurodiversity in our Health Systems. American Academy of Pediatrics.

• The Myth of the Normal Brain: Embracing Neurodiversity. Thomas Armstrong, PhD. American Medical Association. 

• Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strengths-Based Strategies to Students with Special Needs Succeed in School and Life. Institute for Learning. Thomas Armstrong, PhD.

• Teaching for Neurodiversity: Training Teachers To See Beyond Labels. Dominic Griffiths.

• Neurodiversity in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide. Structural Learning.org. Paul Main.